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US Should Support Strong Plastics Treaty

Lai Cheng November 27, 2024 0 Comments

The U.S. claims to be a leader in the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, but it has consistently held back international ambition throughout the process. #BreakFreeFromPlastic members from across the United States are demanding that their government take ambitious action to uphold environmental justice – and thereby live up to the Biden-Harris Administration’s promises to protect frontline...

WE’RE MAKING A STAND ON PLASTIC AT INC-5 IN BUSAN

Lai Cheng November 27, 2024 0 Comments

“Plastics continue to be among the main pollutants globally. We need to break free from plastic. We need a strong Global Plastics Treaty.” ~ Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) Chief Executive and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) honorary secretary Mageswari Sangaralingam. CAP and SAM are part of the IPEN: for a toxics-free future Friends of the Earth International Global Alliance for...

The True Meaning of “CELL PHONE”

Lai Cheng November 27, 2024 0 Comments

Spending too much time on our phones can make us lonely and isolated. It makes us lose touch with our surroundings. It makes us less friendly and more likely to ignore the people around us. As more people focus on their phones, interactions with others go down. This starts a cycle of less talking and less feeling like we’re all part of a community. If people are absorbed in their handphones...

LET’S PLANT TREES

Lai Cheng November 27, 2024 0 Comments

Trees are more than just beautiful; they're essential for human life. They provide us with clean air to breathe. Let's plant more of them and help keep our planet healthy. (Story and pic from Mathea’s Garden)

WHAT TO THROW AWAY

Lai Cheng November 27, 2024 0 Comments

(Illustration via Giving Hope)

GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY

Lai Cheng November 26, 2024 0 Comments

5th meeting (Final Round) of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea (25 November-1 December 2024) Today officially marks the first day of the fifth and final round of Plastics Treaty negotiations! Pressure builds up as governments are expected to agree on a treaty by December 1. Let’s make sure country representatives stand for strong and legally-binding...

Escalating Human-Wildlife Conflicts: A Call for Sustainable Conservation in Malaysia

Lai Cheng November 26, 2024 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is alarmed by the escalating human-wildlife conflicts in Malaysia, exacerbated by rapid urbanization and habitat destruction. Reports of poaching, illegal wildlife trade, roadkill incidents, and displaced animals reveal the severe consequences of deforestation and unregulated land development. A growing human population drives constant encroachment into...

WHY READ?

Lai Cheng November 25, 2024 0 Comments

Reading increases knowledge, and not just for school children only. Working adults can benefit from reading too. Books provide access to in-depth knowledge. Whenever Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, is asked how he learned to build rockets, he would say, "I read books." Author Roald Dahl once said, "If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books." “Reading an hour a...

Activists sent bold message to governments to end plastic use

Lai Cheng November 25, 2024 0 Comments

According to current data, the world produces approximately 350 million metric tons of plastic waste annually. Plastics continue to be among the main pollutants globally despite the convenience and cheap production costs it brings to the world, said Sahabat Alam Malaysia honorary secretary Mageswari Sangaralingam. According to current data, the world produces approximately 350 million metric...

ENERGY GAINS, ENERGY DRAINS

Lai Cheng November 25, 2024 0 Comments

Some daily habits can erode your energy, making you feel fatigued. Plugging energy drains and boosting energy levels are important if you want to have vim, vigour and vitality. Identify what energises you and the hidden energy zappers in your life. (Image via @Seek Wiser)

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